Vehicle Fire Among 112 Smithfield Fire Calls Sept. 8 - 14

During the period of Sept. 8 through Sept. 14 the Smithfield Fire Department responded to a total of 112 calls for service.  Of those, 64 were for medical emergencies, resulting in 54 transports to local hospitals. 

Fire apparatus from all 3 firehouses was used for 112 responses. 

• Engine 1 responded to 73 calls
• Rescue 1 responded to 51 calls.
• Engine 2 responded to 61 calls.
• Rescue 2 responded to 35 calls.
• Ladder 1 responded to 19 calls.

 Types of calls that fire apparatus responded to include:

• 1 passenger vehicle fire in close proximity to a structure.  Companies made a quick knockdown of the fire, preventing it from extending to the building. 
• 1 Smoke scare
• 64 EMS calls
• 6 Motor Vehicle Accidents with injuries and 1 requiring extrication.
• 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents with no injuries.
• 2 Accidental or unintentional fire alarm activations.
• 25 Fire alarm system activations.
• 2 Flammable liquid spills

 The Fire Prevention Division conducted 0 resale smoke/carbon monoxide safety inspections,  2 residential plan reviews,  1 fire alarm final inspections, 1 commercial final  inspections, and 1 Public Education Detail.